2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2009 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
